CNA Programs in Rhode Island

Are you, in Rhode Island, looking for a healthcare career that you can train for in just a couple of months? If you are, you should consider enrolling in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.

Requirements to Become a CNA in Rhode Island

If you wish to become a CNA in Rhode Island, you must complete a 120-hour training program that is licensed by the state's Department of Health. Topics of study include emergencies, infection control, taking vital signs, and CPR.

After completing your program, you will need to take the state's CNA Certification Exam. There is a small fee for this test, and you of course must pass it to become certified.

In Rhode Island, for you to become certified, you must forward your CNA test results and a certification application to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Rhode Island

The state of Rhode Island has many schools offering CNA training. Some of the top schools include:

1. Exeter Job Corps Center

   162 Main St, Exeter, RI 02822 (401) 268-6000

2. Community College of Rhode Island

   1762 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865 (401) 333-7000

3. Community College of Rhode Island

   1 John H Chafee Blvd, Newport, RI 02840 (401) 851-1600

4. Community College of Rhode Island

   1 Hilton St, Providence, RI 02905 (401) 455-6000

5. Community College of Rhode Island

   80 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903 (401) 277-5197

6. Community College of Rhode Island

   400 East Ave, Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 825-1000

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Rhode Island

There are many jobs available to CNAs in Rhode Island, and the situation is expected to stay the same over nearly next ten years. Overall employment of CNAs in Rhode Island is projected to increase by 5.4% from 2018 to 2028. You can finish your training in just a month or two. CNAs in Rhode Island make a median salary of $43,390 per year.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Rhode Island below to get a detailed picture.

Rhode Island Nurse Aide Registry

If you have any questions about CNA programs or certification in Rhode Island, you can contact the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professionals Regulation at: